Mexico Visa Requirements for American citizens in 2025

Last Updated: Jan. 17, 2025, 2:53 p.m.

United States of America

Mexico

1) Visa Not Required

Travelers holding American passports are welcomed to Mexico without the need for a tourist visa in 2025. Enjoy up to 180 days days of visa-free stay and ensure to review the below guidelines for a smooth travel experience.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

180 days

Purpose of Travel

Tourist


Further Notes

  • Visitors must obtain a Multiple Immigration Form. There is no charge for a tourist FMM for stays of less than 7 days when entering by land. For visitors staying more than 7 days and entering by land, it will cost 687 Mexican pesos or around US$40. The FMM is required for all visitors entering via air, regardless of length of stay, and the cost is included in the traveler's airfare and remitted by the airline.
  • Passport card or enhanced drivers license is valid for land and sea travel.
  • Exit stamp required if you entered using paper FMM (All land POEs)
  • You are in Mexico illegally if you did not get a FMM at the border (even if using the 7 day FMM fee exemption via land) or eFMM
  • Mandatory car disinfection at Mexico's southern borders (Guatemala and Belize)

Reference Links

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General Information about Mexico

  • Name (Common): Mexico
  • Name (Official): United Mexican States
  • Population: 128932753
  • Area: 1964375
  • Capital: Mexico City
  • Currency: Mexican peso
  • Language: Spanish
  • Calling Code: +5
  • Region: Americas
  • Subregion: North America

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

No, American citizens do not need a visa for Mexico.

No, American citizens do not need a visa for Mexico.

Yes, American citizens can travel to Mexico without a visa.

The maximum length of stay in Mexico with Visa Not Required is 180 days. American citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying in Mexico even if a visa is not required can result in fines and penalties. Ensure to comply with the allowed stay duration of 180 days.
Travel Advisory for Mexico

Advisory Message: Mexico has a current risk level of 3.6 (out of 5). We advise: Please reconsider your need to travel to Mexico.
Score: 3.6
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/mexico
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.